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SCAN Classic Blue Shield Inspire
Plan Name Medigap Plan G Medigap Plan N Advantage HMO Advantage HMO
Plan Plan
Toll-Free Number NA NA (888) 315-7226 (888) 534-4263
QuaSection Heading How do these plans compare?
lity ratings from
Can you continue to see
your physician(s)? Yes Yes Yes, but verify Yes, but verify
Do you need referrals to
see specialists? No No Yes Yes
Medicare does not Medicare does not
Medicare's quality rating rate Medigap rate Medigap 4.5 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars
policies policies
Excellent. It does Excellent. It does
How good is the plan's not have an out-of- not have an out-of- Excellent. $499 for Excellent. $799 for
catastrophic coverage? pocket limit, pocket limit, network services network services
though though
How much does a hospital
stay cost? $0 $0 $0 $0
Benefits for services not covered by Medicare
Small co-pays for
Free oral exam and
Routine dental care Not covered Not covered teeth cleaning, x- routine services;
rays supplements
available
Routine exam,
Routine eye exam,
Routine vision care Not covered Not covered contacts or
glasses/contacts
eyeglass lenses
No co-pay for exam
No co-pay for
Hearing benefits Not covered Not covered and fitting of
hearing exam
hearing aids
After $250 After $250
Foreign travel deductible, 80% of deductible, 80% of Some coverage Some coverage
emergencies costs ($50,000 costs ($50,000
lifetime limit) lifetime limit)
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